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new head needed

Posted: 18 Feb 2019, 19:22
by KOTSY
hi all.well its confirmed need a new head on james my 1.6td 92 trooper.looks like it will have to an AMC one .
have heard the exhaust valves wear on the stem where the collets fit ,does anyone know if this problem exist
or if so, has been rectified.thanks in anticipation a troubled man. :(

Re: new head needed

Posted: 18 Feb 2019, 19:32
by LewisMac
Doing the same myself right now on my 2.1dj

My mechanic recons when replacing 1 cylinder head it is important to replace gasket seals on both sides!

You think the same?


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Re: new head needed

Posted: 18 Feb 2019, 19:48
by KOTSY
not very mechanicaly minded so might just fit and then check at about 20,000.

Re: new head needed

Posted: 18 Feb 2019, 20:16
by dave friday
Kotsy I bought a "bare" head and swapped the valves etc over.